The Relationship between Stigma and Healthcare Interaction in Alopecia Areata
People with AA who experience high stigma are less likely to interact with the healthcare system, which cannot be explained by demographics or clinical factors. Stigma and HCI may be related in a dose-dependent manner, and future investigation is needed to support access to care.
Authors
- Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-7002)
- Lisa Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2261-1921)
- Katherine Sanchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2249-3024)
- Samantha Gregoire
- Arash Mostaghimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6084-5617)
- Ursula Biba
- Maor Waldman
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
- University of California, Irvine (US)
- National Alopecia Areata Foundation (US)
- Jacobs Institute (US)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Skin Appendage Disorders
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000546216
- Primary Topic
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00